Body Sense

Vida possesses a strong working knowledge of Pilates. Through her in-depth work sessions I have found new energy and a stronger life style. She has helped me with my posture and movement skills which in turn help me in my daily activities, golf and mountain biking fitness goals. Her focus on stabilization of muscles has greatly diminished my previous problems with back and neck pain.

It’s been almost a year since I last worked with Vida, but the effects of her teachings are still noticeable in my day to day. From standing, to walking, to running, to breathing, to yoga, to plyometrics, to weightlifting, the fundamentals that Vida teaches you can be applied to a multitude of your daily activities. She helps make you conscious of your deleterious unconscious habits. By gaining this awareness, you become more attentive to your body, which allows you to correct improper form when noted. Overtime, this leads to lasting improved form and optimized function. In addition to educating me about proper body movement, Vida also enlightened me about the different phases of my menstrual cycle and how I can use this information to maximize fitness and productivity as well as improve my relationships, including with myself. All in all, Vida empowers you to become more aware and attentive of your body so that you can live your best life. I am so grateful.

Working with Vida is a blessing for me. She listens, connects, and takes the time to understand. Her knowledge of the interconnectivity of the human body is impressive. Vida guides body movement with explanation of both what and why.

Simply put, Vida has transformed how I do my sport and my work. Her ability to see and assess movement patterns is like none I have seen. I appreciate the ease with which she explains in plain terms how the body works. I have very powerful tools to increase both my performance and comfort in everyday life. What I have learned in her studio enhances the way I work, play, and live. Working with her has been a life altering experience.

Vida Hollander of Body Sense teaches Pilates with such a soft voice and calm, caring demeanor that she must be a Zen Master in disguise. She is also demanding and persistent in requiring that I perform the exercises properly so that I get the full benefit without risk of injury. She regularly offers prompts or cues that help me engage the correct muscles for an exercise. When a particular prompt is not working for me, she is very resourceful at suggesting others until we find one that works. She is attentive to my aches and pains and minor injuries and tailors my exercises to relieve my discomfort and promote healing. Vida’s depth of knowledge of human anatomy, both skeletal and musculature, is astounding. I especially appreciate her use of that general knowledge to understand aspects of my body that impose limits on what exercises I can reasonably perform. While Vida’s classes are strongly based on “classic” Pilates, she adapts those exercises to accommodate my own limitations.Bill G.

I have learned more in a few months’ work with Vida than I have in years of physical therapy for a bad back. Vida’s knowledge of body mechanics is amazing. She can explain, in easy to grasp phrasing, subtle changes that make a world of difference. I wish everyone who has body challenges could have access to her help.

Vida has keen insights in how the body works and can transfer that knowledge to improve strength, posture, and overall well-being. Vida has a wealth of experiences that she brings to each session. She assesses my body and can implement plans to improve recovery, movement, and alignment. She listens and asks appropriate questions. Vida exceeds all my expectations. I look forward to every session.

Vida provides a very supportive and effective Pilates studio. She has an incredible knowledge of the human body and customizes every session to fit our needs. She provides cues that enable us to exercise safely and improve our bodies. I always leave with a better undererstanding of how to move and feel better about my body. recommend her services for everyone!